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All the United Kingdom Scotland Dunbar

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dunbar

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dunbar, Scotland

Updated October 25, 2022

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Bridge to Nowhere.

Dunbar, Scotland

Belhaven Bridge

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.
John Muir’s Birthplace.

Dunbar, Scotland

John Muir's Birthplace

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.
Dunbar Outdoor Pool in July 1923

Dunbar, Scotland

Dunbar Outdoor Pool Remains

This Scottish bay still reveals evidence of its days as a seaside swimming pool.
‘The Fishermen’s Monument’

Dunbar, Scotland

'The Fishermen's Monument'

This 19th-century monument served an important purpose for fishermen thanks to its built-in barometer.
Bear sculpture at Dunbar

Dunbar, Scotland

'The DunBear'

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.
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Phantassie Doocot

A curious structure built just for the birds.
5 miles from Dunbar

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Ruins of Tantallon Castle

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.
6 miles from Dunbar
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